Swoop

usgb/swuːp/
verb

To quickly move down through the air in a sudden way.

The owl swooped down and caught a mouse.
Visual representation of "swoop" - To quickly move down through the air in a sudden way

Often appears as...

  • swoop down
  • eagles swoop
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Sudden Descent

Use 'swoop' to describe rapid downward movements, often by birds or planes.

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The plane swooped low over the crowd.
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Action Intensity

'Swoop' implies an intense, focused action that targets something specific.

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The hawk swooped to capture its prey.
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